Section14
The Finance Act, 2026

Amendment of section 220

In force Act 4 of 2026 As on 08 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 2026 Ministry Finance

Section 14 of the Finance Act, 2026 deals with amendment of section 220. Amendment of section 220. 14. In section 220 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after the third proviso, the following proviso shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of March, 2026, namely:— "Provided also that in respect of any assessment ma

Amendment of section 220.

14. In section 220 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after the third proviso, the following proviso shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of March, 2026, namely:—

"Provided also that in respect of any assessment made under section 143 or reassessment made under section 147 on or after the 1st day of April, 2027, no interest shall be charged under this sub-section in respect of any demand raised on account of penalty levied under section 270A—

(a)up to the date of passing of the order under section 250;
(b)up to the date of passing of the order under section 254, where the assessment or reassessment has been made in pursuance to directions issued by the Dispute Resolution Panel under section 144C."
Section 14, The Finance Act, 2026 (Act 4 of 2026).

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Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 220". Amendment of section 220. 14. In section 220 of the Income-tax Act, in sub-section (2), after the third proviso, the following proviso shall be inserted and shall be deemed to have been inserted with effect from the 1st day of March, 2026, namely:— "Provided also that in respect of any assessment ma

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Finance Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Finance Act 2026 14, section 14 Finance Act 2026, section 14 of the Finance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 14 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 143 (Power to make rules), section 147 (Amendment of section 28), Income-tax Act 220 (When tax payable and when assessee deemed in default), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2026 as Act 4 of 2026. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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